About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dialysis Technical Services (DTS) Manager to lead the provision of a high-quality, safe and cost-effective technical service supporting renal dialysis across all Trust sites and home therapies.
The post holder will act as the lead technical specialist and advisor for renal services, overseeing dialysis equipment, water treatment systems and technical infrastructure. You will play a key role in service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established renal technologist with strong leadership skills to contribute to the ongoing development and modernisation of dialysis services within a large and complex organisation.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Dialysis Technical Services team, ensuring delivery of a responsive, high-quality technical support service across all renal sites and home patients. Take overall responsibility for dialysis equipment and water treatment systems, including design, monitoring, maintenance and quality assurance of dialysis fluid and water supplies. Provide expert technical and scientific advice to the renal multidisciplinary team on equipment management, service development and regulatory compliance. Oversee planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, calibration and repair of dialysis equipment, including complex technical issues. Develop and monitor key performance indicators, ensuring risks are identified, reported and mitigated appropriately. Manage a 24/7 on-call technical support service to ensure continuity of safe patient care. Lead on projects relating to service improvement, new builds, commissioning and technical infrastructure development. Take responsibility for technical services budgets, procurement, contract management and asset/equipment inventory. Lead, support and develop staff through effective line management, training, appraisal and workforce planning. Work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team and with external suppliers to support high-quality patient care and service delivery.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Minimum of BTEC or equivalent
Desirable
Appropriate degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
A minimum of 5 years practical experience as a renal technician A minimum of 5 years experience in managing staff and performance management Experience in multi-professional working Experience in conducting research
Desirable
Experience in managing change and influencing practice
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Excellent knowledge of technical issues in renal dialysis Experience in successfully managing pay and non-pay budget Knowledge of the practice of the principles of audit and research Proven IT skills Excellent communications
Desirable
Knowledge of nations issues in renal dialysis
Other requriements Desirable
Car driver with a clean licence Flexible working pattern
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)